Patents by Inventor Salvatore Brogna
Salvatore Brogna has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10314644Abstract: A surgical system including a cartridge having a first tissue sealing electrode and a surgical instrument including a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the first jaw comprises a second tissue sealing electrode facing the second jaw, and wherein the second jaw is configured to removably receive the cartridge in a position where the first tissue sealing electrode is opposite the second tissue sealing electrode. The surgical system further includes a cut and seal controller, wherein the cut and seal controller automatically generates a command to the surgical instrument to reduce a clamping force between the first and the second jaws after sensing that tissue sealing is complete.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Salvatore Brogna
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Patent number: 9216243Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system is provided including a master control console and a surgical manipulator. The master control console generates control signals to cause one or more fluids to flow into or out of a surgical site. The surgical manipulator is coupled to the console to receive the control signals and includes at least one robotic arm and a surgical instrument coupled thereto. The surgical manipulator controls the surgical instrument in response to the control signals to control the flow of the one or more fluids into or out of the surgical site. The surgical instrument has a first robotically controlled valve that is responsive to the surgical manipulator and a hollow tube having a first end coupled to the first robotically controlled valve with an opening at a second end to direct the flow of one or more fluids.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Paul Millman, David Bailey, Dean Hoornaert, David Stephen Mintz, David Q Larkin, John Magnasco, Gary Guthurt, Nitish Swarup, Salvatore Brogna
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Publication number: 20150011996Abstract: A surgical system including a cartridge having a first tissue sealing electrode and a surgical instrument including a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the first jaw comprises a second tissue sealing electrode facing the second jaw, and wherein the second jaw is configured to removably receive the cartridge in a position where the first tissue sealing electrode is opposite the second tissue sealing electrode. The surgical system further includes a cut and seal controller, wherein the cut and seal controller automatically generates a command to the surgical instrument to reduce a. clamping force between the first and the second jaws after sensing that tissue sealing is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Salvatore BROGNA
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Patent number: 8858547Abstract: A combined electrical tissue sealing and mechanical tissue cutting instrument. The instrument has two opposing jaw members. A removable cartridge is positioned in one of the jaw members. The cartridge includes a tissue sealing electrode and a tissue cutter. As either the tissue sealing electrode or the cutter deteriorates with use, the cartridge is replaced with a new cartridge. Cartridges are configured with various electrode geometries to accommodate various associated electro-surgical units. One or more pressure sensors in the cartridge or in the instrument jaw that supports the cartridge provide an indication that a required clamping pressure exists between the jaw members to carry out the tissue sealing. A cut and seal controller allows various actions to be carried out when particular clamping pressures are sensed, or when an indication that tissue sealing is complete is sensed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventor: Salvatore Brogna
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Publication number: 20120197182Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system is provided including a master control console and a surgical manipulator. The master control console generates control signals to cause one or more fluids to flow into or out of a surgical site. The surgical manipulator is coupled to the console to receive the control signals and includes at least one robotic arm and a surgical instrument coupled thereto. The surgical manipulator controls the surgical instrument in response to the control signals to control the flow of the one or more fluids into or out of the surgical site. The surgical instrument has a first robotically controlled valve that is responsive to the surgical manipulator and a hollow tube having a first end coupled to the first robotically controlled valve with an opening at a second end to direct the flow of one or more fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Paul Millman, David Bailey, Dean Hoornaert, David Stephen Mintz, David Q. Larkin, John Magnasco, Gary Guthurt, Nitish Swarup, Salvatore Brogna
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Publication number: 20100292691Abstract: A combined electrical tissue sealing and mechanical tissue cutting instrument. The instrument has two opposing jaw members. A removable cartridge is positioned in one of the jaw members. The cartridge includes a tissue sealing electrode and a tissue cutter. As either the tissue sealing electrode or the cutter deteriorates with use, the cartridge is replaced with a new cartridge. Cartridges are configured with various electrode geometries to accommodate various associated electro-surgical units. One or more pressure sensors in the cartridge or in the instrument jaw that supports the cartridge provide an indication that a required clamping pressure exists between the jaw members to carry out the tissue sealing. A cut and seal controller allows various actions to be carried out when particular clamping pressures are sensed, or when an indication that tissue sealing is complete is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventor: SALVATORE BROGNA
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Publication number: 20100228250Abstract: A combined electrical tissue sealing and mechanical tissue cutting instrument. The instrument has two opposing jaw members. A removable cartridge is positioned in one of the jaw members. The cartridge includes a tissue sealing electrode and a tissue cutter. As either the tissue sealing electrode or the cutter deteriorates with use, the cartridge is replaced with a new cartridge. Cartidges are configured with various electrode geometries to accommodate various associated electro-surgical units. One or more pressure sensors in the cartridge or in the instrument jaw that supports the cartridge provide an indication that a required clamping pressure exists between the jaw members to carry out the tissue sealing. A cut and seal controller allows various actions to be carried out when particular clamping pressures are sensed, or when an indication that tissue sealing is complete is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventor: Salvatore BROGNA
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Publication number: 20090099520Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a first control signal is generated to control a robotic surgical instrument. The first control signal is then coupled into the robotic surgical instrument. In response to the first control signal, a first valve in the robotic surgical instrument is opened to flow a first fluid over a surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.Inventors: Paul Millman, David Bailey, Dean Hoornaert, David Stephen Mintz, David Q. Larkin, John Magnasco, Gary Guthart, Salvatore Brogna
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Publication number: 20070156121Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system is provided including a master control console and a surgical manipulator. The master control console generates control signals to cause one or more fluids to flow into or out of a surgical site. The surgical manipulator is coupled to the console to receive the control signals and includes at least one robotic arm and a surgical instrument coupled thereto. The surgical manipulator controls the surgical instrument in response to the control signals to control the flow of the one or more fluids into or out of the surgical site. The surgical instrument has a first robotically controlled valve that is responsive to the surgical manipulator and a hollow tube having a first end coupled to the first robotically controlled valve with an opening at a second end to direct the flow of one or more fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.Inventors: Paul Millman, David Bailey, Dean Hoornaert, David Mintz, David Larkin, John Magnasco, Gary Guthart, Nitish Swarup, Salvatore Brogna